Senior Database Administrator - Remote work | REF#298648

BairesDev; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive USD salary

Home office setup

Flexible hours

Paid leave and holidays

Global, diverse team

Mentorship & career growth

Job summary

BairesDev is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to own the health and performance of production databases and drive architectural improvements for core storage systems.

You will design backup/recovery, implement HA/DR, review schemas with developers, and monitor health across SQL Server, Oracle, Postgres, and MySQL. The role is fully remote with flexible hours and global collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Database Administrator or similar role.
• Proven expertise in operating and tuning production databases (SQL Server, Oracle, Postgres, MySQL).
• Proficiency in T-SQL or PL/SQL for development and optimization.
• Backups, replication, and HA/DR experience.
• Strong English skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize production database instances for peak performance and stability.
• Design and implement robust backup and recovery procedures.
• Implement high-availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Collaborate with developers to review schema designs and optimize queries.
• Monitor system health and troubleshoot across database technologies.
• Automate maintenance tasks and deployments to improve efficiency.

Skills

5+ years experience

DB tuning & optimization

SQL Server

Oracle

PostgreSQL

MySQL

T-SQL/PLSQL

HA/DR planning

English proficiency

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

PostgreSQL

MySQL

T-SQL

PL/SQL

Job description

At BairesDev®, we've been leading the way in technology projects for over 15 years. We deliver cutting-edge solutions to giants like Google and the most innovative startups in Silicon Valley.

Our diverse 4,000+ team, composed of the world's Top 1% of tech talent, works remotely on roles that drive significant impact worldwide.

When you apply for this position, you're taking the first step in a process that goes beyond the ordinary. We aim to align your passions and skills with our vacancies, setting you on a path to exceptional career development and success.

Senior Database Administrator at BairesDev

As a Senior Database Administrator, you will be responsible for the health and performance of our production database environments. You will ensure data integrity and availability while driving architectural improvements for our core storage systems.

What You'll Do

• Manage and optimize production database instances to ensure peak performance and stability.
• Design and execute robust backup and recovery procedures to protect critical data.
• Implement high-availability and disaster recovery solutions to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with developers to review schema designs and optimize complex queries.
• Monitor system health proactively and troubleshoot issues across various database technologies.
• Automate routine maintenance tasks and database deployments to improve operational efficiency.

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator or in a similar role.
• Proven expertise in operating and tuning production databases like SQL Server, Oracle, Postgres, or MySQL.
• Proficiency in T-SQL or PL/SQL for database development and optimization.
• Hands-on experience implementing backups, replication, and HA/DR strategies.
• Deep understanding of performance tuning and database maintenance in high-availability environments.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

How we do make your work (and your life) easier:

• 100% remote work (from anywhere).
• Excellent compensation in USD or your local currency if preferred
• Hardware and software setup for you to work from home.
• Flexible hours: create your own schedule.
• Paid parental leaves, vacations, and national holidays.
• Innovative and multicultural work environment: collaborate and learn from the global Top 1% of talent.
• Supportive environment with mentorship, promotions, skill development, and diverse growth opportunities.

Join a global team where your unique talents can truly thrive and make a significant impact!